PROTECTED A (UNCLASSIFIED without attachment or background) PROTEGE A (NON CLASSIFIE sans piéce jointe ou évaluation) SUBJECT Visit of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi to StJohn's Newfoundland KEY MESSAGES + We are pleased to welcome Colonel Gaddafi and Foreign Minister Mousa Kousa to Canada. * Relations between our countries have been progressing in recent years and Canada is committed to maintain that positive trend. Our political dialogue with Libya is expanding and we are looking to develop new economic initiatives. * Canadian companies have worked closely with Libyan authorities in the past, and have had great success benefitting both countries. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ANTICIPATED QUESTION Why is Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi going to Newfoundland? SUGGESTED REPLY * This is not an official visit to Canada, * Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi is making a one day stopover in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, on his way back to Libya from Venezuela where he attended the Africa-South America Summit in Venezuela after his visit to New York. It is a very long flight * Itis common practice in Canada to offer refuelling services or stopovers for planes of Heads of State and Governments attending the United Nations General Assembly and other long haul international travel ANTICIPATED QUESTION Who will be part of the Libyan's delegation? SUGGESTED REPLY * Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi will be accompanied by his Foreign Minister, Mousa Kousa. oadeset_ 4.0000 00515-2009 (GMA) 2011/0408 Pagelpage Vode 8PROTECTED A (UNCLASSIFIED without attachment or background) PROTEGE A (NON CLASSIFIE sans piéce jointe ou évaluation) ANTICIPATED QUESTION How long will the delegation stay in Canada? SUGGESTED REPLY * This technical stopover will be less than 24 hours. Colonel Gaddafi will arrive in St-John's Newfoundland on September 29, departing ‘on September 30, 2009. ANTICIPATED QUESTION Will Colonel Gaddafi be meeting officials from the Canadian Government on his technical visit? SUGGESTED REPLY * Yes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, will meet Colonel Gaddafi in St. John’s to discuss bilateral issues and to raise concerns over the Lockerbie case and the reception Lockerbie bomber al-Magrahi received when he retuned to Libya. ANTICIPATED QUESTION Are they any other meetings planned between the Libyans and the Government of Canada? SUGGESTED REPLY * No, Libyan’s Officials will only be meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon. ANTICIPATED QUESTION RESPONSIVE ONLY - Why is Canada meeting with Libya in the wake of the release of Abdelbasset Al Maghrahi, responsible for the Lockerbie bombing and after his hero's welcome by the Libyan government? SUGGESTED REPLY * Libya has normalized its relations with the international ‘community, and there are subjects of regional and bilateral importance that we can discuss eo * The hero's welcome of Abdelbasset Al Maghrahi responsible for the Lockerbie bombing, was very unfortunate ea 211010) oo) 7 ReHeBGT 2.0608 00515-2009 (GMA) 201110808PROTECTED A (UNCLASSIFIED without attachment or background) PROTEGE A (NON CLASSIFIE sans piéce jointe ou évaluation) ANTICIPATED QUESTION RESPONSIVE ONLY - Why is Canada engaging with © SUGGESTED REPLY a * Libya has normalized its relations with the international community and is co-operating with Wester countries in combating global terrorism. Libya has provided several billion dollars in compensation to the victims of past terrorist acts. * Libya voluntarily ended its nuclear and weapons of mass destruction programs. It serves as a positive example for other countries who still maintain weapons of mass destruction. * Libya is currently a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and is presiding the UNGA 64th session. The Libyan leader has also been elected this year for a one year term as President of the African Union. ANTICIPATED QUESTION RESPONSIVE ONLY - What is the state of the bilateral relations between Canada and Libya? SUGGESTED REPLY * Bilateral relation between Canada and Libya are good. * Libya is an increasingly active regional player and a willing partner for Canadian efforts in Africa * Canadian firms are deeply involved in the economic development of Libya with major investments in the oil sector and contributing Canadian engineering expertise to infrastructure projects. —__________rs248se1_2.0000 (00515-2009 (GMA) 2011/0408 Pagepages ove 3